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Why are women developing health problems?

Is their health deteriorating, and if so why are they developing health problems? Women may be living longer than previous generations but the important factor is quality rather than quantity.  Statistics show that women’s major health problems are on the increase with 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 getting osteoporosis and 1 […]

Top Tips on how to treat, prevent and reverse Osteoporosis

‘Osteoporosis means ‘porous bones’, where bone density is reduced and there is an increased risk of fracture.  Osteoporosis affects 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 but it is important to think of bone health as early as possible especially if there is a strong family history. Other risk factors include:  anorexia, medications […]

I haven’t had a period for two months

Q: Help! I haven’t had a period for two months. I recently started an intensive marathon-training programme and haven’t changed my diet; could lack of food be the problem? Your periods can stop if the energy needed for your exercise regime outweighs your food intake.  This is likely to be the cause as you mentioned […]